| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (82 min.) : flv file, sound |
| Summary |
The first documentary on gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs of the '60s and hits like "I'll Take You There" in the '70s, to funked-up collaborations with Prince and her recent albums with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Mavis has stayed true to her roots, kept her family close, and inspired millions along the way. "Living legend Mavis Staples is fondly celebrated in Jessica Edwards' spirited biographical documentary."--Joe Leydon, Variety. "Even as she recalls career setbacks and personal disappointments, Staples displays rock-solid faith, unwavering confidence, and bubbly optimism." - Serena Donadoni, The Village Voice |
| Notes |
Title from title frames |
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Film |
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In Process Record |
| Performer |
Levon Helm, Bob Dylan, Prince, Martin Luther King Jr, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Bonnie Raitt, Chuck D., Sharon Jones |
| Event |
Originally produced by Films We Like in 2015 |
| Notes |
In English |
| Subject |
Music.
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Race relations.
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Music.
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Race relations.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Documentaires.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Edwards, Jessica, filmmaker
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Films We Like (Firm),
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